UNIVERSITY of NEW ENGLAND 2001-2002 Catalog Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Professions Notice Print date on this document is June 21, 2001. Subject to change - see page 6, Accreditation, Memberships, and Other Notices. To be made avail- able in hard copy format to all first-time matriculated students entering in the academic year 2001-2002; -or- available electronically through the University of New England's Web Page* University Campus Westbrook College Campus 11 Hills Beach Road 716 Stevens Avenue Biddeford, Maine 04005-9599 Portland, Maine 04103-7225 207-283-0171 207-797-7261 This catalog is available at the UNE Web Site *Visit our Internet Web Site: http://www.une.edu/ This page left intentionally blank... TABLE OF CONTENTS Information Directory 4 About the University Of New England 5 Undergraduate Programs -- 15 Administrative Services and Policies 15 Undergraduate Program Descriptions 47 Core Curriculum 48 Department of Biological Sciences 50 Department of Chemistry and Physics 59 Department of Creative and Fine Arts 61 Department of Dental Hygiene 62 Department of Education 65 Department of English 73 Department of Environmental Science & Studies 74 Health Services Management Program 78 Department of History and Politics 80 Interdisciplinary Majors 82 Learning Assistance Center 84 Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences 87 Department of Nursing 88 Department of Occupational Therapy 96 Department of Performance Management 101 Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies 108 Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences 109 Undergraduate Programs Course Descriptions 115 Graduate Programs -- 183 General Administrative Services and Policies 183 Master of Science-Occupational Therapy 199 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 199 Master of Science in Education 200 Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia 207 Master of Science - Physician Assistant 215 Master of Physical Therapy 223 Master of Social Work 231 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study 242 Certificate Programs in Addictions and Gerontology 249 Administration 257 Academic Calendar 268 Index 270 Information Directory Inquiries concerning the University are cordially invited. Prospective students and their parents are welcome to visit the campus and may make arrangements for individual conferences to discuss admissions, programs of study, financial aid, or other matters of interest. These numbers connect all departments: (207) 283-0171 (UC - University Campus Switchboard, Biddeford) (207) 797-7261 (WCC - Westbrook College Campus Switchboard, Portland) College, office, or area: For information on: Ask for extension: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academic policies, procedures, program, general curriculum 2271 CAS Department Chairs Biological Sciences 2388 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study & School Leadership 4360 Chemistry & Physics 2388 Education 2857 Master of Science in Education 4381 English 2144 Environmental Science & Studies 2388 Creative & Fine Arts 2144 History & Politics 2144 Interdisciplinary Majors 2130 Learning Assistance Center 2443 Mathematical and Computer Sciences 2371 Performance Management 2498 Philosophy & Religious Studies 2144 Social and Behavioral Sciences 2231 College of Health Professions (CHP) Academic policies, procedures, program, general curriculum 2256 CHP Departments//Programs/Schools Certificate Programs 4264 Dental Hygiene 4277 Nurse Anesthesia (Master of Science) 2493 Nursing (UC) 2341; (WCC) 4272 Occupational Therapy 2258 Physical Therapy (Master of Physical Therapy) 2374 Physician Assistant (Master of Science) 2607 School of Social Work (Master of Social Work) 2513 College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic policies, procedures, program, general curriculum 2340 Office of Continuing Education General information 4406 Noncredit programs and Elderhostel 2151 Conferences/Rentals 2122 Continuing Medical/Health Professions Education 2125 Admissions Admissions, general program, initial contact 2297 Alumni Development and Public Relations Alumni and public relations 4377 Athletics Athletic programs 2376 Business and Finance Financial 2338 Campus Center (UC) Activities, events, programs 2307 Counseling & Career Center Student counseling, career development 2549 Financial Aid Student grants, loans, Veterans Administration and other financial aid 2342 Financial Payment Student accounts (UC) 2357; (WCC) 4200 Finley Recreation Center (WCC) Gymnasium 4349 Learning Assistance Tutoring and individual learning programs 2443 Library & Information Services Library and information services 2361 Housing and Residence Life Student housing, residence issues (UC) 2272; (WCC) 4263 Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Students with disabilities assistance 2815 Registration and Records Student records, transcripts, registration, (UC) 2675; (WCC) 4200 Student Activities/Orientation Student activities and orientation (UC) 2595; (WCC) 4269 Student Administrative Services Center (WCC) Student records, transcripts, registration, Veterans Administration (UC) 2675; (WCC) 4200 Student Affairs Student issues, policies, procedures, and services (UC) 2372; (WCC) 4213 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND About The University of New England About the University of New England The University of New England and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified The University of New England is an independent, educators. The education program leading to elemen- coeducational university in Southern Maine, with de- tary certification is approved by the State of Maine gree programs focused on the health and life sciences, Department of Education. The Physical Therapy edu- medicine, human services, education, management, and cational program is accredited by the American Physi- liberal arts. Founded in 1978 by the combination of the cal Therapy Association. The Occupational Therapy New England College of Osteopathic Medicine with St. educational program is accredited by the American Francis College, the University places emphasis on the Occupational Therapy Association. Nursing programs quality of instruction, respect for the individual, and on are accredited by the National League of Nursing. the practical application of academic material. Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by the Ameri- can Dental Association Commission on Dental Accredi- In August of 1996, the University merged with West- tation. The Social Work program is accredited by the brook College in Portland, Maine, and is now a univer- Commission on Accreditation on the Council of Social sity of two distinct campuses. The University Campus Work Education. The School of Nurse Anesthesia is is distinguished by its beautiful seaside setting in a semi- accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse rural area near Biddeford, Maine, while the Westbrook Anesthesia Educational Programs, a specialized accred- College Campus is a suburban New England campus iting body recognized by the Council on Post-secondary distinguished as a national historic site. The University Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. now recognizes Westbrook College’s 1831 Charter as The Physician Assistant program is accredited by the the institution’s founding date. Blending a long, rich edu- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa- cational history with youthful energy and enthusiasm tion Programs. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is has further raised the reputation afforded the Univer- accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of sity of New England as an institution of outstanding the American Osteopathic Association. undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With its presence both on the Saco River and in Maine’s largest Most programs offered at the University of New city, UNE’s future burns brighter than ever. England have been approved for the training of veter- ans under the auspices of the Veterans Administration, University Mission Statement and graduates of the University meet the educational The University of New England is an independent requirements for officer candidacy in all branches of coeducational institution committed to academic excel- the armed forces. lence, a core foundation in the liberal arts, and the en- The University is authorized under Federal law to hancement of the quality of life for the people, organi- enroll non-immigrant alien students. zations, and communities it serves. The purpose of the The University holds, among others, membership in: the University is to prepare students through a broad based New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the education in an atmosphere rich in scholarship and ser- Maine Consortium of Health Professionals, the Council of vice for meaningful and rewarding careers in the health Independent Colleges and Universities, the National As- sciences, osteopathic medicine, life sciences, human sociation of College Auxiliary Services, the College En- services, education, and management. trance Examination Board, the National Collegiate Ath- letic Association, the National Association of College Ad- Accreditation, Memberships, missions Counselors, the New England Association of and Other Notices College Admissions Counselors, the American Associa- The University of New England is accredited by the tion of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., National Association of College and University Business which accredits schools and colleges in the six New Officers, the American Association of Colleges